Cruises on Lake Saimaa

See the wonderful Punkaharju ridge landscape from the water or go explore Kongonsaari (island), the military base built in the 1940’s!

The duration of the boat trips is 1.5-3 hours and the guide is Aleksanteri Paaskoski, who has a driver’s license for a rental boat.

Punkaharju by water

In this peaceful boat trip of 20 km, Punkaharju esker area is seen by water of Lake Pihlajavesi and Lake Puruvesi. The waterway follows the beautiful shores of Punkaharju and nearby islands. Ht-boat with an engine of 150 horsepower garantees a nice trip even in windy weather.

Departure:Hotel Punkaharju’s steam ship pier

Duration: 1,5-2 h

Available: 27.6.-1.7., 9.-17.7.2022 departures at 3 pm.

Languages: English, Finnish

Groupsize: 3-5 persons

Guide: Aleksanteri Paaskoski (Certificate for Operators of Charter Boats)

Suitable: For all, but not accessible.

Requirements: Clothes, hat and shoes suitable for boating and weather.

Price: 55 €/person (min. 3 persons)

Includes: Boat trip, guidance, life jackets, water bottle.

Does not include: Personal insurance.

In addition: Changes in route and timetable for extra charge.

Minimum fee: 165 €

Notice: A dog may be allowed on the boat.

Bookings: Aleksanteri Paaskoski tel. +358 50 3137092.

Cancellations: By 6 pm the night before. The organizer may cancel the trip due to weather conditions or force major.

More information: Aleksanteri Paaskoski tel. +358 50 3137092

 

Boat trip to a historical military base on Kongonsaari island

This boat trip of altogether 60 km takes you through the beautiful archipelago of Lake Pihlajavesi to rocky Kongonsaari island and its historical military base from the 1940s. You may take a walk of 400 meters to trenches and caves planned originally for machine gun strongpoints and military lodging premises. From the highest rock you can see amazing view to Lake Pihlajavesi. Ht-boat with an engine of 150 horsepower garantees a nice trip even in windy weather.

Departure: Hotel Punkaharju’s steam ship pier

Duration: 2,5-3 h

Available: 27.6.-1.7., 9.-17.7.2022 departures at 10 am.

Languages: English, Finnish

Groupsize: 3-5 persons

Guide: Aleksanteri Paaskoski (Certificate for Operators of Charter Boats)

Suitable: For all, but not accessible.

Requirements: Clothes, hat and shoes suitable for boating, walking and weather.

Price: 88 €/person (min. 3 persons)

Includes: Boat trip, guidance, life jackets, water bottle.

Does not include: Personal insurance.

In addition: Changes in route and timetable for extra charge.

Minimum fee: 264 €

Please notice: You may take your own lunch with you. A dog may be allowed on the boat.

Bookings: Aleksanteri Paaskoski tel. +358 50 3137092.

Cancellations: By 6 pm the night before. The organizer may cancel the trip due to weather conditions or force major.

More information: Aleksanteri Paaskoski tel. +358 50 3137092.